Edo Police Stops Attempt To Bomb Oko Prison

Men of Edo State Police command have stopped an attempt by some suspected criminals to bomb Oko Prison in Benin with Improvised Explosive Device, IED, in their quest to set free some kidnappers held in the prison.

The State Commissioner of Police, Danmallam Abubakar, who confirmed the incident, said some of the suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident, adding that security has been beefed up around prison formations in the State.